Fresh Pea Soup

Ingredients:

Butter: 2 tablespoons
Small Onions: 2 or 3 finely chopped
Green Peas: 3 cups (fresh or frozen)
Fresh Cream: 3-4 tablespoons (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Bread croutons, to garnish

Procedure:

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add2 cups water and the peas.

Cover and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When the peas are tender, ladle them into a blender or mixer with a little of the cooking liquid and process until smooth.

Strain the soup into the saucepan, stir in the cream, if using,  and heat through without boiling. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with Bread croutons.